Exhaust braking on Rte 7: detractor
We found the site somewhat underwhelming for the following reasons:
1. State of the accommodation. It appeared to be less than fresh (needed a good clean, linens were damp, sink was not clean, frequent cobwebs).
2. Location was sub-optimal. The site was a block away from Route 7 down the hill from the crossing of the Appalachian Trail. The noise from trucks applying their exhaust brakes was loud and obnoxious until 2130 (when we left the site)
3. Immediate surroundings. Rather than a wildflower garden, it was more like a weed patch that was poorly maintained with a narrow path mowed from the gate to the tent.
4. Bathroom facilities. The toilet was a pit toilet (as advertised) but was poorly formed. The shower had hot water but the floor was made rough uneven house bricks.
On the positive side, we thought the place had a lot of potential if it was better maintained. The truck brake noises not withstanding there is good tree coverage and the location has a rural charm.
Nobody expects hotel conditions from tent camping, however things should generally be more upmarket for a glamping site, where arguably luxuries are still available, albeit in a rustic setting. This site did not convey a feeling of luxury.
The reviewer has traveled all over the world (Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Pacific Islands, Indonesia, UK, Europe, Caribbean) for more than 50 years in accommodations ranging from tent sites, glamping, RVs, tiny homes, cabins, b&b’s, hotels (varying from 1 - 5 stars)!